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General Manager

Pfriem Brewing Company
Hood River, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Want to be the leader of our award-winning Tasting Room in Hood River, Oregon, and work in a company with a great culture, competitive pay, and benefits?

Who we are

pFriem (pronounced “freem”) artisanal beers are symphonies of flavor and balance, influenced by the great brewers of Europe, but unmistakably true to our homegrown roots in the Pacific Northwest. We are guided by a religious commitment to quality and the never-ending pursuit of innovation. Although they are served humbly, each glass is overflowing with pride and a relentless aspiration to brew the best beer in the world.

pFriem Family Brewers has experienced incredible growth in the past eleven years and has earned prestigious awards, including being named GABF 2018 Mid-Size Brewing Company of the Year, Three-Time Brewery of the Year by the Beer Connoisseur, Best Brewpub Experience by Oregon Beer Awards, and numerous medals in national and international brewing competitions.

Our team is made up of 120 multi-talented individuals from Tasting Room to Brewery who are committed to giving craft beer lovers the best beer, food, and service experience possible.

About the role

This is a full-time, salaried role, reporting to our CEO. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the day-to-day success of the Tasting Room by ensuring our employees deliver the outstanding guest experience that pFriem Family Brewers is known for. We are looking for a leader that is experienced, organized, and passionate about creating a thriving work environment for our employees and a welcoming environment for our guests.

A breakdown of your tasks :

  • Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations and manage through a professional management system of follow-up, follow-through, and communication.
  • Responsible for overseeing all staff, hiring new staff, and ensuring proper scheduling.
  • Ensure excellent guest service that exceeds guest expectations every day.
  • Ensure all restaurant management staff have clear expectations and set a professional management cadence with leadership staff to ensure alignment on policy and business matters.
  • Control day-to-day operations, profit & loss, by following cash control / security procedures, reviewing financial reports, and running the business responsibly.
  • Responsible for all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel, payroll, and inventory related administrative duties.
  • Ensure continuous education of staff is occurring through monthly beer and food schools.
  • Actively involved in hiring, training employees, and all human resource activities.
  • Manage floor shifts, which include daily decision-making and staff support, while setting the highest standard for service product quality and cleanliness.
  • Enforce safe work behaviors to maintain a safe environment for both guests and staff members.
  • Maintain professional behavior while creating a warm, fun, friendly, and hospitable atmosphere.
  • Responsible for updating plans for training and development of staff.
  • Own workplace safety, OLCC, and Health Department Compliance.
  • Operate the business in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
  • Monitor daily activities to ensure quality food and cleanliness standards.
  • Set a high standard for restaurant cleanliness and maintenance.

More about you

You are highly organized, friendly, and you want to showcase your restaurant management skills and leadership in a professional environment. You have a high attention to detail and see projects to completion. You remain calm under pressure and have great written and verbal communication skills. Taking pride in your staff and environment is a passion, and you strive to support your team to be the best they can be. You are hard-working, love food and craft beer, and want to grow your own leadership and grow others. Flexibility comes naturally to you, and you are happy to support the team positively and enthusiastically as needed based on staffing and business levels.

You work well with others

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.

You enjoy working with others who share a passion for hospitality, beer, food, and teamwork. Let’s be honest, you spend a lot of time with your colleagues, and you deserve to work with great people. You like to grab a shift beer with the people you work with and care about your co-workers.

You are a juggling master

Work in the Tasting Room can be dynamic, no matter how well we plan, and how good our team is, but you keep a cool head regardless of the situation at hand. You know how to address personnel and guest issues appropriately while maintaining a positive attitude. You know how to ask for help and how to manage tasks and emotions when it’s go-time.

  • 5 years of management experience in a higher-end gastropub or similar establishment.
  • You are process and systems-oriented and do not manage off the cuff.
  • Must be flexible with working hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
  • Passion and knowledge of craft beer, food, and hospitality.
  • You know how to run the floor in a restaurant.
  • Appropriate food and alcohol licensing.
  • Good computer skills, and Microsoft Office Suite competency required.
  • Self-motivated and able to maintain a fast pace of work.
  • Able to solve problems calmly.
  • Team player who has the ability to motivate and lead fairly.
  • Solid references are a must.
  • Why you should be part of the pFriem Team

    The people

    We are a passionate group who takes our work seriously but ourselves not too seriously. Our team is made up of highly talented individuals not only in their jobs but also their hobbies and personal pursuits. Whether it’s enjoying shift beers with the crew or experiencing the Columbia River outdoor scene with co-workers, the pFriem team is warm and welcoming with a strong bond over beer. We promote from within so there is opportunity for career advancement.

    The location

    You get to work in one of the most stunning locations in the PNW! pFriem is located at the Hood River Waterfront Park with epic views of the Columbia River Gorge. Mt. Hood is a short drive from town where you can recreate all year long. You’ll be surrounded by a Gorge community that thrives with local purveyors and people passionate about beer, food, the outdoors, and its people.

    The benefits

  • You’ll receive competitive compensation with great benefits and quarterly bonuses based on achievement of set objectives.
  • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off.
  • 1 week of Sick Time.
  • A monthly Tasting Room credit of $425 good for meals, beer, and merchandise.
  • Big discounts in our Tasting Room for meals, beer, and merchandise.
  • Great health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with a full company paid health offering.
  • Basic life insurance.
  • Sabbatical after every 5 years of employment.
  • You will have access to short-term disability insurance coverage, paid paternity / maternity leave and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Participate in our retirement savings plan (401k) with a 4% match.
  • Company-wide outings.
  • Paid time off to volunteer for local charities and non-profits.
  • HOW TO APPLY

    If this sounds like a good fit, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@pfriembeer.com. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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